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Research Data Management

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Effective data management is central to good research practice. It covers the creation and stewardship of research materials to enable their use for as long as they retain value. It helps to maximise the benefits and robustness of your research and increase its visibility and impact.

Explore the resources below for more information.

Plan your data management
DMPs and things to consider
Store your data
During and after your project, security, what to keep
Organise your data
Standards and quality, version control, format, volume
Share your data
When and how to share, metadata, FAIR data, licencing

Deposit your data

Figshare is the University’s data repository

Further support

We provide regular training and drop-in sessions under the Researcher Development Programme. We are happy to come and talk to your faculty, department or research group or to meet with you one-to-one.

Esther Byrom
Research Data Manager

Research-related policies